Medicaid Tech Crunch: Gov. Tina Kotek and other governors are pushing the Trump administration to fix a chaotic Medicaid mandate, warning states are being forced to overhaul eligibility and technology systems without clear federal guidance. Privacy & Data Security: Connecticut joins Oregon in banning the sale of precise location data, while DOJ subpoenas Reddit and X over posts critical of ICE—raising fresh concerns about how online data can be used. Oregon Education & Tech: Hillsboro School District voted to put a $430M capital bond on the November 2026 ballot, including major work on technology and cybersecurity. Local Infrastructure: Eugene’s Chambers Street bridge is reopened after a $4.3M seismic retrofit and related upgrades. Energy & Climate Tech: Microsoft signed a 140MW solar PPA with Avangrid in Washington, adding to its contracted clean power. Wildfire Resilience: Ashland is expanding a partnership to reduce wildfire severity in the watershed. Animal Policy Watch: Oregon Initiative Petition 28 is drawing attention ahead of the 2026 election, with potential ripple effects for animal-related laws.